Siemens SENTRON 3VA1196-3GF42-0AA0, molded case circuit breaker, 4-pole, 16 A rated current, TM240 thermal-magnetic release, breaking capacity 75.6 kA at 240 V AC.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product designation | Molded case circuit breaker |
| Brand / range | SENTRON |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Number of poles | 4 |
| Rated operational voltage Ue (AC) | 690 V |
| Rated insulation voltage Ui | 800 V |
| Current at 40 °C | 16 A |
| Current at 45 °C | 16 A |
| Current at 50 °C | 16 A |
| Current at 55 °C | 16 A |
| Current at 60 °C | 15 A |
| Current at 65 °C | 15 A |
| Current at 70 °C | 15 A |
| Switching capacity class | N |
| Breaking capacity at 240 V | 75.6 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 415 V | 52.5 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 440 V | 32 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 500 V | 11.9 kA |
| Breaking capacity at 690 V | 11.9 kA |
| Power loss, max. | 10.6 W |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Overcurrent release (trip unit) type | TM240 |
| Overcurrent protection function | LI |
| Ground-fault monitoring | Without |
| Grounding protection function | No |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Main circuit connection type | nut keeper kit on both ends |
| Main circuit connector arrangement | Front terminal |
| Protection class (IP), front | IP40 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Undervoltage release | No |
| Voltage trigger | No |
| Trip indicator | No |
| Communication function | No |
| Measurement function | No |
| Motor drive option | Yes |
| Auxiliary CO contacts | 0 |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature, max. | 70 °C |
| Operating temperature, min. | -25 °C |
| Storage temperature, max. | 80 °C |
| Storage temperature, min. | -40 °C |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Mechanical service life (operating cycles), typ. | 20 000 |
| Height | 130 mm |
| Width | 101.6 mm |
| Depth | 70 mm |
| Height (in) | 5.12 in |
| Width (in) | 4 in |
| Depth (in) | 2.76 in |
The 70 mm depth and 101.6 mm width fit standard MCCB mounting footprints in distribution boards or motor control centers.
At 60 °C and 65 °C it derates to 15 A, and at 70 °C it stays at 15 A. That's a clean derating curve — no surprise drop at 50 °C.
The 101.6 mm width (4 inches) and 130 mm height (5.12 inches) match the standard 4-pole MCCB footprint for DIN-rail or panel-mount installation. Depth of 70 mm (2.76 inches) leaves clearance for rear-access busbars or cabling.
TM240 means a thermal-magnetic release with a fixed thermal rating of 16 A (the TM indicates thermal-magnetic, and 240 refers to the frame size or release family). The magnetic short-circuit pickup is adjustable within the release's range, while the thermal element is fixed at the breaker's 16 A rating.
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